Portland, Maine vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 18.2% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $35,570 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Portland, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  48.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower